Relates to administrative rules; requires that rules related to occupations under Title 59 receive Legislative approval through a joint resolution; failure of the Legislature to approve such a resolution is deemed disapproval of the related rules.

Relates to poor persons; the Department of Public Safety shall cooperate in accordance with federal and state law with the Authority to establish procedures for the secure electronic transmission of an applicant's individual ID.

Relates to the Board of Nursing; allows for orders served to an individual that have been returned to be considered served under certain conditions; allows for persons continuously enrolled in the FBI Rap Back Service to skip background checks.

Relates to poor persons; requiring the Department of Human Services to eliminate Medicaid eligibility for certain individuals; elimination of benefits for any nonpregnant able-bodied adult under sixty-five (65) years of age.

Bill History:

03-06-18 H There is debate on the bill. Bennet (F), Goodwin, Perryman,
and Walke debate against the bill, Mulready debates in favor
03-06-18 H Passed/Adopted (Vote: Y: 63/N: 26)
03-07-18 S Received in the Senate

Relates to physician advertising; creates definitions related to physicians' advertising services and/or facilities; requires that the type of medical license held by physician be identified and truthful, including board certification(s).

Relates to firearms; prevents a health care practitioner from refusing to treat or accept referrals based on a patient owning or being in the presence of firearms or ammunition; prevents questioning about firearms, sets exemptions and fines.

Relates to labor; prohibits the discharge or discrimination of an employee for discussing wages with other employees; increases administrative fines, investigation costs, and directs funds to the Department of Labor Revolving Fund.

Relates to the delivery of health care services; the Department of Health and the Health Care Authority to develop a program, subject to available funds, to increase health literacy to Medicaid participants.

Bill History:

05-15-17 S Senate concurred in House amendments (Vote: Y: 44/N: 0)
05-16-17 G Sent to the Governor
05-22-17 G Signed by the Governor (Chap: 322)

Relates to pharmacy; modifies definitions in the scope of pharmacy and on the dispensing of certain drugs; modifies responsibility for certain Board of Pharmacy employees and administrative penalties; modifies rules regarding jails and prisons.

Relates to the Health Care Authority; prohibits reductions in reimbursement rates to skilled nursing facility services if they are below 95 percent of allowable costs; prioritizes other rates to maintain funding to such services; EMERGENCY.

Relates to the Health Care Authority; directs the Authority to examine a program for diabetes self-management training; requires a report on the results of the examination; directs a program on such training if favorable.

Relates to the practice of massage therapy; requires licensure for establishments operating such facilities, requires background checks, and disallows individuals with certain criminal offenses from operating such businesses.

Bill History:

03-12-18 S Title restored on the floor
03-12-18 S Passed/Adopted (Vote: Y: 25/N: 20)
03-13-18 H Received in the House

Creates the Oklahoma Acupuncture Practice Act; provides for definitions, Board structure, and funding for the agency; includes licensure requirements and processes for those seeking to provide such services and for penalties and fines if not licensed.

Requires the Health Care Authority and the conduction of a program integrity audit of any provider by the Authority Program Integrity Division; allows providers a minimum of two-weeks to comply with audit findings, and provides for training.

Bill History:

03-15-18 S Laid out for consideration in the Senate
03-15-18 S Laid over on the floor
03-16-18 S Dead pursuant to the rules

Relates to the State's Medicaid program and instances of Medicaid recipient fraud, waste and abuse; provides that the Attorney General may create a division to oversee the DHS Office of Inspector General (DHS/OIG).

Relates to the Podiatric Medicine Practice Act and examination; setting forth procedure for review of licensure applications; definitions; no application can be denied except in a meeting of the Board.

Relates to the state Medicaid program; providing legislative intent: create a system that provides budget predictability for the taxpayers of this state while ensuring quality care to those in need; goals listed.

Adds opioid education to the requirements of holding and renewing a medical license and definitions of pain and pain management; imposes punishments and empowers the Bureau of Narcotics to take proactive steps to prevent abuse.

Bill History:

03-13-18 S Title restored on the floor
03-13-18 S Passed/Adopted (Vote: Y: 43/N: 0)
03-14-18 H Received in the House

Relates to midwives; definition of certified midwife; certified midwife may not perform services relating to vaginal birth after cesarean; all midwife's clients must be notified of the professional relationship, which, if any, certification they hold.